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Updated 2024-11-21 11:30
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.
UK 'failed citizens' with flawed pandemic plans
First report from Covid Inquiry says better planning would have saved lives and lessened economic costs.
UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?
How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.
Ten tips for sleeping in hot weather
A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat.
What does hot weather do to the body?
What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?
Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS
The latest data also shows the average age for first-time treatment is now over 35.
Refund fears after sudden collapse of cosmetic surgery firm
The company had clinics in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.
First Covid inquiry report to show UK plan failures
Austerity, Brexit and the quality of planning will be put under spotlight in the inquiry's first report.
BMA debates response to child gender care review
It comes as a top doctor brands the ban of the use of puberty blockers for gender identity reasons as "terrible".
Common blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venom
Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras' venom, scientists discover.
'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals
The drug is already being tested in people, but whether it would have the same effect is unknown.
DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests
One million more women would have life-saving checks if the NHS adopted self-testing, researchers estimate.
Free drink refills could be banned in Wales
The Welsh government has made a number of proposals to restrict promotion of unhealthy food and drink.
Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin
A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs.
Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin
A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs.
Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin
A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs.
'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery'
Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition.
More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive?
Labour has launched an investigation into what's wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start?
NHS rolls out 'speedy' MS injection
NHS chiefs say the injection form of the medicine can help save patients' and clinicians' time.
Scientists to launch human tests of Marburg virus vaccine
University of Oxford researchers to trial in-human vaccine against highly fatal Marburg virus.
Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests
They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests.
Health secretary 'stunned' by NHS failings
Wes Streeting says there is "worse to come" as he orders a review into the health service.
I was arrested because of my baby's birthmark
Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son's birthmark's were mistaken for bruising.
Nine whooping cough deaths in England as cases rise
Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.
Some smear test scientists investigated over screening
Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into biomedical staff.
Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike
The new health secretary says reaching a fair pay deal is a top priority.
Fall after fall - care home accused of neglect
BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England's care homes - some 2,500 facilities - "require improvement".
Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture
A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives.
'I've no idea how I developed asbestos-related cancer'
Emily-Jane Scandrett, 41, hopes to raise awareness of mesothelioma - cancer usually found in men over 75.
Fix NHS gaps or face more attacks - ex cyber chief
Experts warn outdated NHS IT systems remain vulnerable after the cyber attack on hospitals.
Starmer pledges to fix 'broken' NHS ahead of pay talks
Wes Streeting says the health service is experiencing "the biggest crisis in its history".
Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term
The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube.
Maternity staff faced racism from colleagues - CQC
Overseas staff brought in to tackle midwife shortages say they experienced discrimination.
NI records sharp rise in measles cases
There have been 11 cases of measles in Northern Ireland in 2024 and 68 in the Republic of Ireland.
'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces death
Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4's Today programme.
Inquiry after butt lift patients are hospitalised
Environmental health officers are investigating firms in Brentwood offering the cosmetic procedure.
How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through.
How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through.
Lucy Letby: Courtroom drama, a failed appeal, and battles over the truth
She was convicted of multiple baby murders, but then fell out of the headlines. Here's what's happened since.
Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Police say they are investigating reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981.
Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition
People prescribed semaglutide may have a higher risk of developing a rare eye condition, a study suggests.
What the main parties are saying about disability
With 16 million disabled people in the UK, what are the main political parties offering?
US pays Moderna $176m to develop bird-flu jab
Moderna is being given $176m to work on a bird-flu vaccine, in case there is ever a human pandemic.
Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they're fighting back
Two thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare.
Are we in a summer Covid wave?
Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?
Are we in a summer Covid wave?
Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?
Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young
What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health?
Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young
What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health?
NHS gene check is helping children with cancer
Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best.
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